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Graduate Certificate in Laws (Criminal practice)
Testamur Title of Degree: | Graduate Certificate in Laws (Criminal Practice) |
Abbreviation: | GCertLaw (CrimPrac) |
UOW Course Code: | 1159 |
CRICOS Code: | 080832G |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Law, Laws, Legal |
Total Credit Points: | 24 |
Duration: | 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Law, Humanities and The Arts |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery mode: | On campus (Face-to-face and flexible) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
* Previously named: Graduate Certificate in Law (Criminal Prosecutions).
course description
This program offers the only postgraduate qualification in law in Australia designed specifically for lawyers working in (or aspiring to work in) criminal prosecutions, whether as a prosecutor or defence lawyer. Students are trained in the theory, art and practice of ethical, skilful and responsible criminal advocacy. In addition to being instructed by highly experienced legal practitioners, students are given hands-on opportunities to develop their own proficiency in the skills required for effective representation and advocacy in criminal matters.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder.
The Graduate Certificate in Law Criminal Practice fully articulates into the Master of Laws Criminal Practice which can be completed by undertaking two electives and a research project of 12 credit points from the Master of Laws Course Program. Refer to UOW General Course Rules.
Course structure
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 24 credit points from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
Subjects | Subject Name | Credit Points |
Prosecutorial Practice* | 6 | |
Applied Criminal Law* | 6 | |
Advanced Criminal Evidence* | 6 | |
Special Studies in Prosecutions | 6 | |
Prosecutions Research Project | 12 | |
DNA for Lawyers | 6 | |
Experts and their Evidence* | 6 | |
Criminal Trial and Appellate Advocacy | 6 | |
Jury Advocacy | 6 |
* Students enrolled at Wollongong must complete these subjects.
NOTE: Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: lha-enquiries@uow.edu.au